Each morning, KHQ's team mom, Beverley, has set us up with fun live shot locations for our shows. The Empire State Building. Lombardi's Pizza. Ripley's Believe It Or Not. This morning, we left it up to our viewers to decide where in New York City we were going to go (with Beverley working quietly behind the scenes to get us access). Who knew that between going through Central Park on a horse-drawn carriage and visiting Toys R Us, the toy store would win big?

Don't get me wrong. The carriage ride was awesome. Saul was kind enough to give us a tour of the 800-plus acre park, with his trust steed, Charlie, pulling us every step of the way. Saul told us about the Plaza Hotel and the numerous movies that were shot there (including Home Alone 2). We also found out that Tommy Hilfiger bought an apartment overlooking Central Park for $50 million, and flipped it a few years later for $80 mil. And that a Russion billionaire spent a record $88 million on his apartment. Makes your mortgage or rent seem a little more reasonable back in Spokane, doesn't it?

After a quick bagel breakfast sandwich near Central Park (sadly, we couldn't find the "Central Perk" from Friends), we hoofed it over to Times Square, without the help of Charlie the horse. We made good speed, arriving well in time for our next morning live shot at Toys R Us. We got to see a 60-foot tall ferris wheel INSIDE the store... a 34-foot long T-Rex (fake, but with an imposing roar)... Folks, this place is huge. 110,000 square feet. That's a lot of toys.

I knew ahead of time that Todd McFarlane would be there signing autographs, so that was a lucky break. For those of you not in the know, he played baseball at Spokane Falls and Eastern Washington in college. His "Spawn" comic series was wildly successful in the 1990's, giving him enough money for him to buy millions of dollars in sports memorabilia, including Mark McGwire's 70th homerun ball. If I had to describe him, I'd say he's a lot like me. But with hair. I'm a closet geek at heart... I love video games and comic book movies. Always have. Todd is a geek-sports hybrid. He told me there weren't a lot of guys like that back when he was doing Comic Con (a giant Comic Book Convention), and that it was difficult to relate to fans sometimes because they were so hardcore into comics, but had zero interest in sports. Those Marvel and DC movies have brought comics to the mainstream and made them cool.

But folks, I've buried the lead here. As we strolled up to get some video of McFarlane shaking hands and signing autographs, I couldn't help but notice Stan Lee at the table. THE Stan Lee, ribbing McFarlane with jokes and posing for cell phone photos. The Spiderman creator, now in his 90's, was hamming it up for the cameras, telling everyone to focus on Stan and not Todd, giving his younger contemporary a hard time for having a dozen different pens to autograph with. It was a surreal moment to see these two standing side-by-side in this unscripted moment.

Though I didn't ask for an autograph or a photo, I did decide to push my luck and ask for a one-on-one interview, and Mr. Lee happily obliged. He's a great New Yorker, folks. I asked him when the next Avengers movie is coming out ("soon"). I asked him about his cameos in the Marvel movies (he doesn't decide the role, but he always goes along for the ride). Most importantly, he told me he's rooting for the Seahawks, "because they're the underdogs. So I'm rooting for them, and when I'm rooting for someone, they better win."

A Seahawks player was represented on each of the respective teams with linebacker Bobby Wagner making Wesseling's with two other players and wide receiver Tyler Lockett making Harmon's as a kick returner.

Martinez, who is about to begin his third year as hitting coach for the only team he played for in his 18-year career, was named on 70.4 percent of the 422 ballots cast by Baseball Writers' Association of America voters.

2014-04-18T03:44:31ZThis lengthy build-up leads me to one sincere question: Did the 2001 season doom the Seattle Mariners franchise? If the M's had won the World Series that year, would we be talking about a dynasty? Out of the Park Baseball 15 allows baseball fans to answer that question.

2014-03-21T01:08:06ZSome have said Gonzaga has under performed in recent NCAA Tournaments. But consider this as the Bulldogs prepare for their opening round matchup against Oklahoma State: The Zags haven’t gone one-and-done recently, at least since 2008...

2014-03-19T03:04:32ZLast year, everyone was throwing rose pedals on Gonzaga going into the NCAA Tournament. This year, they're all throwing dirt.The bracket prognosticators on ESPN, CBS, and the rest are proclaiming Oklahoma State (Gonzaga's opening round opponent) as the Cinderella of the West Region...

So here I sit in SEC 101, ROW 47, SEAT 10. The last row of the lowest level of the stadium. On top of that, the seat has a perfect view of the Seahawks end zone. The Super Bowl gods are smiling upon us today...

While working his daily grind in New York, N.Y. for the Seattle Seahawks trip to Super Bowl XLVIII, Sam Adams stumbled upon comic book icons Stan Lee and Todd McFarlane at Toys R Us! Get the low down on Lee's cameo in the second "Avengers" film and the progress McFarlane is making on the "Spawn" reboot by watching the above video...

I knew ahead of time that Todd McFarlane would be there signing autographs, so that was a lucky break. For those of you not in the know, he played baseball at Spokane Falls and Eastern Washington in college. His "Spawn" comic series was wildly successful in the 1990's, giving him enough money for him to buy millions of dollars in sports memorabilia...

I've lost my voice... and maybe my sanity along with it. It's been a crazy last 48 hours for me and Josh Godfrey. We're getting no sleep in the city that never sleeps... and I'm not complaining one bit...

SWX's Sam Adams interviewed former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Dave Krieg about Super Bowl XLVIII live from the Hudson River on Thursday, Jan. 30. Krieg played for the Seahawks from 1980-'91 and led the franchise to its first ever NFL playoffs appearance...

Former Super Bowl MVP and 2,000 yard rusher for the Denver Broncos Terrell Davis speaks about Super Bowl XLVIII with SWX's Sam Adams before participating in the Super Bowl XLVIII Skills Challenge in New York on Wednesday, Jan. 30.

As the 38th running of Bloomsday draws nearer, it brought back some memories from my childhood. Growing up in Issaquah, Washington, I didn’t make it to Spokane very often for the event, but every time I did, it was a special experience to share with family.More >>

As the 38th running of Bloomsday draws nearer, it brought back some memories from my childhood. Growing up in Issaquah, Washington, I didn’t make it to Spokane very often for the event, but every time I did, it was a special experience to share with family.More >>

After the Seattle Seahawks announced a statement for their Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson that he was filing for divorce from his wife, only one question popped into my head. What is going to happen to Danger-Russ on the field? More >>

After the Seattle Seahawks announced a statement for their Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson that he was filing for divorce from his wife, only one question popped into my head. What is going to happen to Danger-Russ on the field? More >>

Russell Wilson has won a Super Bowl, been to the Pro Bowl twice, gone 5-1 in the playoffs, hasn't missed a single game in his two years in the league, thrown 52 touchdowns to his 19 interceptions and will be the lowest-paid quarterback on the Seattle Seahawks' roster in 2014.More >>

Russell Wilson has won a Super Bowl, been to the Pro Bowl twice, gone 5-1 in the playoffs, hasn't missed a single game in his two years in the league, thrown 52 touchdowns to his 19 interceptions and will be the lowest-paid quarterback on the Seattle Seahawks' roster in 2014.More >>

This lengthy build-up leads me to one sincere question: Did the 2001 season doom the Seattle Mariners franchise? If the M's had won the World Series that year, would we be talking about a dynasty? Out of the Park Baseball 15 allows baseball fans to answer that question.More >>

This lengthy build-up leads me to one sincere question: Did the 2001 season doom the Seattle Mariners franchise? If the M's had won the World Series that year, would we be talking about a dynasty? Out of the Park Baseball 15 allows baseball fans to answer that question.

Per Jacob Thorpe of the Spokesman-Review Boise State head basketball coach has interviewed with Washington State University about it's open position after former head coach Ken Bone was fired on Mar. 18.More >>

Per Jacob Thorpe of the Spokesman-Review Boise State head basketball coach has interviewed with Washington State University about it's open position after former head coach Ken Bone was fired on Mar. 18.More >>

Some have said Gonzaga has under performed in recent NCAA Tournaments. But consider this as the Bulldogs prepare for their opening round matchup against Oklahoma State: The Zags haven’t gone one-and-done recently, at least since 2008...More >>

Some have said Gonzaga has under performed in recent NCAA Tournaments. But consider this as the Bulldogs prepare for their opening round matchup against Oklahoma State: The Zags haven’t gone one-and-done recently, at least since 2008...More >>

Gonzaga made its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament at the end of the 1994-95 season. Ever since then, despite all the tournament games, poll rankings and slots on national TV, there are some people who simply missed the memo about how to pronounce the school’s name...More >>

Gonzaga made its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament at the end of the 1994-95 season. Ever since then, despite all the tournament games, poll rankings and slots on national TV, there are some people who simply missed the memo about how to pronounce the school’s name...More >>

Last year, everyone was throwing rose pedals on Gonzaga going into the NCAA Tournament. This year, they're all throwing dirt.The bracket prognosticators on ESPN, CBS, and the rest are proclaiming Oklahoma State (Gonzaga's opening round opponent) as the Cinderella of the West Region...More >>

Last year, everyone was throwing rose pedals on Gonzaga going into the NCAA Tournament. This year, they're all throwing dirt.The bracket prognosticators on ESPN, CBS, and the rest are proclaiming Oklahoma State (Gonzaga's opening round opponent) as the Cinderella of the West Region...More >>

So here I sit in SEC 101, ROW 47, SEAT 10. The last row of the lowest level of the stadium. On top of that, the seat has a perfect view of the Seahawks end zone. The Super Bowl gods are smiling upon us today...More >>

So here I sit in SEC 101, ROW 47, SEAT 10. The last row of the lowest level of the stadium. On top of that, the seat has a perfect view of the Seahawks end zone. The Super Bowl gods are smiling upon us today...More >>

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Sometimes, it’s the big life altering events that help show us what we are meant to do. For Flathead Brave basketball player Clayton Jaques, it was his brother’s medical need that led him to pursing a career as a nurse.

Sometimes, it’s the big life altering events that help show us what we are meant to do. For Flathead Brave basketball player Clayton Jaques, it was his brother’s medical need that led him to pursing a career as a nurse.

The combination of a digital marketing agency and race car sponsorship may seem a little unusual, but this partnership has been a long time in the making. The guys behind Allshouse Designs, Alec Allshouse and Matt...More >>

The combination of a digital marketing agency and race car sponsorship may seem a little unusual, but this partnership has been a long time in the making. The guys behind Allshouse Designs, Alec Allshouse and Matt...More >>

2015-16 High School Basketball Schedule on SWX SWX is proud to present another exciting year of high school basketball! Below is a listing of all the games slated to be broadcast during the 2015-16 season. All games will be shown LIVE on SWX in their respective regions as noted. In addition, all games will be streamed live either on NWPrepsNow.com or on SWXRightNow.com. Friday, Sept. 2 – Kennewick at Prosser - 7:00PM Friday, Sept. 9 – Davis a...

2015-16 High School Basketball Schedule on SWX SWX is proud to present another exciting year of high school basketball! Below is a listing of all the games slated to be broadcast during the 2015-16 season. All games will be shown LIVE on SWX in their respective regions as noted. In addition, all games will be streamed live either on NWPrepsNow.com or on SWXRightNow.com. Friday, Sept. 2 – Kennewick at Prosser - 7:00PM Friday, Sept. 9 – Davis a...